Bar in Franklin, Nashville, TN
Bravado brings wine, beer, cocktails, and small plates together around bold Italian flavor. The bar follows the kitchen's standards, with real ingredients and drinks chosen with the food in mind. Curious about the name? This account of why it's called a bar traces the word through saloons, taverns, and public houses to colonial America.
Here's what to expect:
- Wine by the glass from Italian vineyards and beyond
- Local and imported beer on tap and by the bottle
- Signature cocktails with fresh citrus and real syrups
- Bar food made to match your drink
Pull up a seat for happy hour, gather your crew for late-night drinks, or plan a private party. Italian energy meets mid-century style in a room that feels polished and easy to settle into.
Aperitivo hour, date night, and Friday with friends all have a place here. Fresh-squeezed citrus, house-made syrups, and careful balance carry the cocktails from early evening into the late hours. Share some small plates or split a pizza at the bar. Our Italian small plates, pizza, pasta, and cocktail bar opens September 23 at 1770 Galleria Blvd in Franklin.
Aperitivo hour brings light bites and drinks together before dinner. Take a seat, try a new pour, and give the conversation room.
Explore Wine ↗Wine
Our wine list leans Italian, with bottles and by-the-glass pours chosen to complement the kitchen. Match a red with rich bolognese, a crisp white with seafood, or a sparkling wine with a toast around the table.
Wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, small plates, and charcuterie all have a natural partner on the list. Come for date night or stop for a glass after errands in Franklin. Wine is served at the bar or at your table in the Galleria Blvd dining room, wherever you want to settle in.
Ask the bar team for a pairing recommendation. A glass can open the meal, while a bottle gives everyone at the table something to share alongside bold Italian cooking.
Explore Beer ↗Beer
Order a pint at the bar, pair beer with a charred margherita, or bring a round to your group. Sessionable lagers sit alongside bolder IPAs and imported Italian bottles.
- Local brews: Nashville and Tennessee craft selections
- Italian imports: Classic bottles
- Craft selections: Rotating picks to explore
Settle onto a stool or into a booth. Beer fits both, with choices that pair with wood-fired pizza, meatballs, and bar snacks. Whether you're after something familiar or a different style, let the food guide your next pour.
Explore Happy Hour ↗Happy Hour
Drop by after work for happy hour and start with focaccia, whipped goat cheese, or garlic shrimp for the table. Early evening drink and small plate specials make room to unwind before dinner.
Cocktails, wine, beer, and shareable plates keep the same ingredient standards as the rest of the menu. Fresh citrus and careful balance belong in every drink, including a happy hour pour.
Take a spot near the wood-fired oven and watch the pizzas come out while you sip.
The bar and nearby high-tops give after-work groups and early diners a place to settle in. Begin with a drink and a shared plate, then see where the meal takes you. The dinner menu is there when you want to make an evening of it.
Explore Late-Night Bar ↗Late-Night Bar
As the kitchen winds down, our late-night bar keeps going with full drink service and food made for sharing. Extended bar hours bring cocktails, wine, beer, and late-night bites to the table after the dinner rush.
Order a negroni, split a pizza, or gather your group for another round before heading home. Bold Italian flavor and mid-century style carry the evening, with the same attention to what goes into your glass.
Bar seating and lounge tables give you room to linger. Settle in with something to eat alongside your drink and let the night take its time.
Explore Private Bar Events ↗Private Bar Events
Bring a rehearsal dinner, birthday, or work gathering to our private bar events. Italian food and bold drinks come together in a room arranged for your group.
- Book the bar or part of the dining room for eight or more
- Customize drink menus and bar food for your event
- Bring cocktails, wine, beer, small plates, and pizza to the table
- Choose flexible setups for celebrations, corporate events, and private parties
Work with the team on signature cocktails, wine pairings, or a full bar setup that fits the occasion. A dedicated space keeps the food and your guests at the center of the gathering. Inquire at inquire@bravado.kitchen to start planning.
